Sweet Tea, Strawberry, Refreshing Beverage (Print Version)
This Berry-sweet Southern Sipper offers a delightful blend of fresh strawberries and classic Southern sweet tea, perfect for hot summer days. It's easy to make and refreshing to enjoy!
# Ingredients:
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Fresh strawberries, hulled.
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4 sweet tea bags.
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Boiling water.
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1/4 cup fresh lemon juice.
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Lemon slices for garnish (optional).
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Additional strawberries for garnish (optional).
# Instructions:
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Gather a sturdy, heat-friendly pitcher to steep your tea.
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Pour the boiling water over the tea bags placed in the pitcher, and allow them to steep for 10-15 minutes.
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After steeping, discard the tea bags and let the tea cool to room temperature.
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Chill the tea by refrigerating it for a while.
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In a blender, puree the fresh strawberries until smooth.
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Strain the strawberry puree using a fine mesh sieve to remove seeds.
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Combine the strawberry puree and fresh lemon juice with the chilled tea.
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Serve the tea over ice, adding strawberries and lemon slices for garnish if desired.